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Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development, Nashville Biosciences, Nashville, TN
Feb. 24, 2017— Seeking Head of Business Development for disruptive Nashville biotech startup This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year. Printable flyer Job Title: Head of Business Development About Nashville Biosciences (NashBio): NashBio’s business harnesses a unique genetic database linked to electronic medical records (EMRs) with years of longitudinal clinical data. The...
Internship Opportunity: BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, Genentech, San Francisco, CA
Feb. 23, 2017—INTERN – BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY South San Francisco, California Job ID: 00451644 pdf flyer The Position The mission of the group is to provide the information systems including the methods, software, databases, infrastructure, and training required for Research to access and analyze DNA and protein sequence information and related biological data. To utilize these information...
Vanderbilt Editor’s Club Hosting an Open Workshop on Developing a Specific Aims Page, 11:00 am, Friday, March 11th, 2017
Feb. 23, 2017—The Vanderbilt Editors' Club will be hosting a workshop on writing a clear, communicative Specific Aims page Specific Aims Page Workshop Friday, March 10th 11:00-12:00 am Light Hall 433 We encourage Vanderbilt graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to bring a draft of a Specific Aims page that we can fine-tune together; however, a draft in hand...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Office of the Provost, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN
Feb. 23, 2017—Project Manager-1700243 Description Reporting to the Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs, the Project Manager will partner with the Vice Provost and an array of senior administrators on projects related to academic affairs and residential life. The Project Manager will implement strategic initiatives in student affairs, residence life, digital learning, the Library system, and...
McKinsey & Company Opportunities for Advanced Degree Students: Insight 2017, Next Generation Women Leaders, Full Time Roles
Feb. 22, 2017—Deciding what to do after you finish your advanced degree? Consider management consulting and McKinsey. We bring together an outstanding group of colleagues, from a wide variety of backgrounds – from medicine to law, engineering, economics and digital – to help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have long been a leader in...
2017 ASCB Keck Graduate Institute Summer Biotech Course
Feb. 22, 2017—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, is offering a one-week intensive course from July 9-15, 2017, at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. This course will accommodate 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic). The course registration fee is $300, with an additional, optional accommodations package...
Job Opportunity: Associate Director of Foundation Relations, University of Notre Dame, South Bend IN
Feb. 16, 2017—University of Notre Dame is hiring an Associate Director of Foundation Relations The Associate Director will create and manage a system of support for the Directors of Foundation Relations to better enable them to maximize the effectiveness of their efforts. The primary function of Associate Director will be managing the submission process for a portfolio...
Invitation to the Wond’ry’s PostFlight program
Feb. 16, 2017—PostFlight https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/postflight/ Aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs who have a viable early stage idea are encouraged to attend the Wond’ry PostFlight program. PostFlight provides a step-by-step guide to launching a venture. Taught by the Wond’ry Mentors-in-Residence, who are experts in their respective fields, PostFlight is the perfect next step for graduates of the Wond’ry PreFlight program, entrepreneurs with a...
Re-posted: Inspirational “Beyond the Lab” Career Videos
Feb. 16, 2017—This post was originally posted on the Vanderbilt blog: Materials & Methods, a blog for emerging biomedical scientists. By Kate Stuart One of the greatest joys of working in the Office of Career Development is helping our graduate students and postdocs find meaningful careers after their time at Vanderbilt. We prepare them in a number of...
Mentor Young Scientists in Peru with Clubes de Ciencias Peru
Feb. 16, 2017—Clubes de Ciencia Peru Summer '17 Clubes de Ciencias Peru (CdeCPeru) is looking for talented young scientists to lead STEM workshops in Peru and mentor high school and college students. This summer (July 21st – 27th), the workshops will take place in Lima city. If selected, expenses for traveling, room & board, and materials for the...
2017 Writing Studio’s 3MT Workshop
Feb. 15, 2017—The Writing Studio’s 3MT workshop will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in 306 Buttrick Hall. Gary Jaeger, the Director of the Writing Studio, will facilitate. In this one-hour workshop, we will analyze winning 3MT presentations to learn how narrative and argumentative structure can turn your dissertation or thesis research into a concise and compelling presentation. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/writing/2017/02/3mt-workshop/
Volunteer with the BRET Office of Career Development
Feb. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development wants your help! Help us with the Reunion efforts! Help us write articles about alumni, faculty, and events! Let us know how you want to help. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRETVOlunteerSurvey2017
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Hillsdale College, MI
Feb. 14, 2017—VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – CHEMISTRY Hillsdale College The Chemistry Department at Hillsdale College invites applications for a 3-year full-time visiting assistant professor position. Teaching responsibilities include the general chemistry course sequence along with associated laboratory sections, with the possibility to be involved in other courses depending on the candidate’s interests. The opportunity exists to mentor...
Job Opportunity: Health Education and Prevention Team Lead, Prevention, Heart and CARES, Inc
Feb. 13, 2017—POSITION: Health Education and Prevention Team Lead DEPARTMENT: Prevention REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS: Salaried, exempt SUPERVISION: 2-3 direct reports WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Heartland CARES (HCI) is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and organized individual to rebuild the education and prevention program for the only HIV service organization in western Kentucky. This position...
Funding Opportunity, NIH Neuroscience Blueprint for diverse neuroscience grad students
Feb. 13, 2017—A new funding opportunity is available through the NIH Neuroscience Blueprint for diverse neuroscience graduate students. The award is designed to provide up to six years of support in two phases. The application deadline is April 8, 2017. This is a great opportunity for outstanding PhD students completing their dissertation within the next 1-2 years...
Job Opportunity: Research Development Program Manager, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Feb. 10, 2017—Research Development Program Manager-1605497 (Vanderbilt University HR) https://vanderuniv.taleo.net/careersection/.vu_cs_in/jobdetail.ftl?job=1605497&tz=GMT-06%3A00 Description Vanderbilt University is seeking to fill a Research Development Program Manager reporting to the Vice Provost for Research. The Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy in the newly created Leveraged Proposal Organization and Development Program and produces, manages, and implements a suite of programs...
Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) Graduate Fellow Program
Feb. 9, 2017—The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) invites applications for graduate student fellowships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Stipends will be $5,500 per academic year (this is intended to reflect a roughly 5-hour commitment weekly). The Application To be considered for a VIDL Graduate Fellowship, you must be in good academic standing in a graduate program at...
The Lasker Foundation 2017 Essay Contest
Feb. 9, 2017—The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2017 Essay Contest! This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology and medicine today, and the role of biomedical research in our society. The contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broader audiences. The Foundation seeks essays of 800...
Job Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Feb. 9, 2017—Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biochemistry is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a full-time faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience and expertise. This is a non-tenure-track position, and the majority of time will be spent on teaching and duties to support the education mission of the Department. Responsibilities and Duties:...
Graduate & Professional Student Town Halls on Mental Health and Wellbeing
Feb. 9, 2017—You are invited to the Graduate & Professional Student Town Halls Hosted by the Chancellor's Strategic Planning Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing Two opportunities to give your input on mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt University. Refreshments will be served at each event. Sessions for Graduate and Professional students will be: Monday,...